LV Filmmaker's Mini-Series Cast, Production Up And Running

LONG VALLEY, NJ — After weeks of auditions and preparation, a Long Valley filmmaker’s upcoming web series is now in production.

Antonio Sciortino and his team recently held final auditions for his upcoming web series “The Bully’s Club.” The production team, DreamScape Pictures, has found its starring cast:

• Annelle Farrell
• Giuliana Sciortino
• Maya McKinlay
• MacKenzie Reff
• Kaylee Wu
• Zoe Rock
• Sabrina A. Morales

Creator & Producer Antonio Sciortino described the audition day as “a celebration of talent, teamwork, and heart. Every girl showed incredible dedication and gave the absolute best of themselves. Choosing only a handful was extremely difficult; each participant brought something special.”

Now that the show is cast, production has begun. The first, six-episode season will feature 8 original songs, including a full music video, along with choreographed dance.

Musical recordings kick off in January, with filming slated for this summer.

According to creators, the show is expected to premiere in September, “just in time for back-to-school season.”

“The Bully’s Club”

“The Bully’s Club” is being produced by Sciortino of DreamScape Pictures, a Long Valley-based production company. Residents may know Sciortino from his indie films like “Mailbox,” “Little Dream,” and the upcoming thriller “Light Beyond The Tracks,” based on Long Valley’s Hookerman legend.

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“This new mini-series explores the complex reality of bullying, going beyond stereotypes to uncover the reasons behind why kids bully, and how pain often hides beneath the labels,” Sciortino said. “Through music, dance, and raw emotional storytelling, this series shows that transformation is possible—not only for those who are bullied, but for those who bully, too.”

Each of the main characters of “The Bully’s Club” falls under the following labels: The Diva, The Loner, The Perfectionist, The Brainiac, The Fashionista, and The Rebel. When the six very different girls are subjected to after-school detention, they find courage, healing, and friendship through music and creativity.

“We believe The Bully’s Club will become one of the most inspiring and impactful children’s web series of 2026," Sciortino said. "Our mission is to teach kids everywhere that kindness is strength, and being a bully is never cool.”

The project is being directed by Anna Hill, with choreography by Shanna Heverly. Maddi Marina is also attached as Director of Photography.

“Because every bully has a story,” the series’ tagline reads.